Sullivan Playground is a 1.2-acre corner lot at Mt. Auburn and Arlington Streets with a Little League field, basketball court, and playground, one of Watertown's smaller neighborhood sites.
What to expect
Ages
Not specified by age band in town records (unlike several other town playgrounds that post 5-12 / 2-5 splits).
Dogs
Watertown bars dogs from most city parks, playgrounds, school grounds, and cemeteries; leashed dogs are allowed only on the marked paved paths of Whitney Hill, Arsenal, Linear, and Saltonstall parks, and off-leash only in the fenced dog…
Hours
8:00 am to dusk; parks with lighting stay open until 10:00 pm.
Ball Sports
Allowed mid-April to December 1
Managed by
Watertown Recreation Department
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On site
Restroom
Seasonal port-a-johns
Common questions
What ages is Sullivan Playground best for?
Not specified by age band in town records (unlike several other town playgrounds that post 5-12 / 2-5 splits).
Is there an entry fee at Sullivan Playground?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Sullivan Playground?
Watertown bars dogs from most city parks, playgrounds, school grounds, and cemeteries; leashed dogs are allowed only on the marked paved paths of Whitney Hill, Arsenal, Linear, and Saltonstall parks, and off-leash only in the fenced dog parks. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs…
What rules should I know at Sullivan Playground?
Dogs are not permitted here. Watertown's ordinance bars dogs from town parks and school grounds except leashed on marked paths at six named parks (Whitney Hill, Saltonstall, Arsenal, Linear Park, Filippello, and Howe); this site is not one of the exceptions.